Request for Proposal (RFP)
2024 Homeless Housing &
Affordable Housing Funds
NOTICE is hereby published by the Board of County Commissioners that the Housing Coalition of Okanogan County is requesting proposals from housing assistance providers in Okanogan County to best utilize funds available through Okanogan County’s share of funds derived from legislation known as the HB2163, the Homeless Housing Assistance Act.
The full and detailed request for proposal for 2024 Homeless Housing & Affordable Housing Funds is located on the Okanogan County Website on the Commissioners webpage at okanogancounty.org/government/commissioners/index.php
Or, a paper copy of the full request may be requested and mailed to you by contacting Rena Shawver at 509-422-4041 or by email to RenaS@occac.com or Lanie Johns at 509-422-7105 or by email
ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us
Eligible and Responsive RFP’s will address activities under the local Homeless Housing plan that are listed in the full detailed RFP. The Housing Coalition will score the eligible applications using criteria shown in the detailed RFP.
Emailed and delivered submissions are due to Okanogan County Community Action (OCCAC) no later than Noon, Friday, November 3, 2023, and if mailed must be postmarked no later than November 3, 2023.
Submit Proposals to:
Okanogan County Community
Action Council
ATTN Rena Shawver, Executive Director
424 S 2nd Ave,
PO Box 1067
Okanogan, WA 98840
Published in the Methow Valley News October 11, 18, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune October 12, 19, 2023. OVG985508
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Okanogan County Board of Health will hold a public hearing on Thursday, October 26th, 2023 at 9:00 am in consideration of adoption of Resolution #2023-12 which pertains to the 2024 Public Health Fee Schedule, Resolution #2023-13 which pertains to the 2024 Public Health Budget. The hearing will be held at the Okanogan County Public Health District office located at 1234 S. 2nd Ave., Okanogan, WA. Please visit www.okanogancounty.org under the Public Health webpage for Zoom information.
Published in the Methow Valley News October 11, 18, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune October 12, 19, 2023. OVG985513
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Property Taxes/Revenue Sources
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners who serves as the governing body of the Oroville Rural Emergency Medical Service district, that a Public Hearing is scheduled on the Districts revenue sources for the coming year’s budget, including the consideration of possible increases in property tax revenues. The Public Hearing will be held on November 6, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. in order to take public testimony on the 2024 budget which is primarily funded by levy assessments, taxes and charges and reflects the provision of ongoing services. The Public Hearing will be held at the County Commissioners Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, WA 98840.
Persons wishing to comment on the District’s coming year’s budget, they may do so at the Commissioner’s Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, Washington and be heard on the matter.
Published in the Methow Valley News October 18, 25, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune October 19, 26, 2023. OVG985786
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Property Taxes/Revenue Sources
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners who serves as the governing body of the Tonasket Emergency Medical Service district, that a Public Hearing is scheduled on the Districts revenue sources for the coming year’s budget, including the consideration of possible increases in property tax revenues. The Public Hearing will be held on November 6, 2023 at 1:45 p.m. in order to take public testimony on the 2024 budget which is primarily funded by levy assessments, taxes and charges and reflects the provision of ongoing services. The Public Hearing will be held at the County Commissioners Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, WA 98840.
Persons wishing to comment on the District’s coming year’s budget, they may do so at the Commissioner’s Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, Washington and be heard on the matter.
Published in the Methow Valley News October 18, 25, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune October 19, 26, 2023. OVG985792
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Property Taxes/Revenue Sources
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners who serves as the governing body of the Methow Valley Emergency Medical Service district, that a Public Hearing is scheduled on the Districts revenue sources for the coming year’s budget, including the consideration of possible increases in property tax revenues. The Public Hearing will be held on November 6, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in order to take public testimony on the 2024 budget which is primarily funded by levy assessments, taxes and charges and reflects the provision of ongoing services. The Public Hearing will be held at the County Commissioners Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, WA 98840.
Persons wishing to comment on the District’s coming year’s budget, they may do so at the Commissioner’s Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, Washington and be heard on the matter.
Published in the Methow Valley News October 18, 25, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune October 19, 26, 2023. OVG985867
Public Hearing Notice
Budget Supplemental Appropriation
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 and will be held in person and via ZOOM, in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room. Those wishing to attend may do so in person or via the following Join Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85632551430 Meeting ID: 856 3255 1430 Or Join Zoom Audio Only +1 253 205 0468 Meeting ID: 856 3255 1430
The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment for or against the consideration of a budget supplemental appropriation within the Current Expense Superior Court Clerks Budget in the amount of $4,500. The funds are from the S/C Passport Fees Clerk’s LFO Collections and will be used for R & M Vehicle Repairs and Small Tools Minor Equipment.
The hearing will be held remotely in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, Washington. Persons wishing to comment may attend the hearing in person or via Zoom to be called on for comment or submit comments in writing to the Commissioners’ Office at 123 5th Avenue North, Rm 150, Okanogan, Washington 98840, or by email to ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Published in the Methow Valley News October 18, 25, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune October 19, 26, 2023. OVG985868
Public Hearing Notice
Budget Supplemental Appropriation
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set 10:35 a.m. on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 and will be held in person and via ZOOM, in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room. Those wishing to attend may do so in person or via the following Join Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85632551430 Meeting ID: 856 3255 1430 Or Join Zoom Audio Only +1 253 205 0468 Meeting ID: 856 3255 1430
The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment for or against the consideration of a budget supplemental appropriation within the Public Works Solid Waste Fund 123 and Solid Waste Fund 405 in the amount of $45,000. The funds are from Ending Fund Balance and will be used for Solid Waste Improvement projects.
The hearing will be held remotely in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, Washington. Persons wishing to comment may attend the hearing in person or via Zoom to be called on for comment or submit comments in writing to the Commissioners’ Office at 123 5th Avenue North, Rm 150, Okanogan, Washington 98840, or by email to ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Published in the Methow Valley News October 18, 25, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune October 19, 26, 2023. OVG985870
Notice of General Election
Okanogan County, State of Washington
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
A General Election will be held in the below mentioned districts for the purpose of submitting to the voters for their approval or rejection the following.
District, Office, Term
PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO. 1, Commissioner Pos. 1 At Large, 6-year Regular term
PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO. 1, Commissioner Pos. 5 At Large, 6-year Regular term
HOSPITAL DISTRICT 03, Commissioner District 1, 4-year Unexpired term
HOSPITAL DISTRICT 03, Commissioner District 3, 6-year Regular term
HOSPITAL DISTRICT 03, Commissioner District 4 At Large, 6-year Short & Full term
HOSPITAL DISTRICT 03, Commissioner District 5 At Large, 2-year Unexpired term
HOSPITAL DISTRICT 04, Commissioner District 2, 6-year Regular term
HOSPITAL DISTRICT 04, Commissioner District 4 At Large, 6-year Regular term
GRANT COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO. 6, Commissioner Position #03, 6-year Regular term
GRANT COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO. 6, Commissioner Position #04, 6-year Regular term
CITY OF BREWSTER, Council Pos. 4, 4-year Regular term
CITY OF BREWSTER, Council Pos. 5, 4-year Short & Full term
TOWN OF CONCONULLY, Council Pos. 4, 4-year Short & Full term
TOWN OF CONCONULLY, Council Pos. 5, 4-year Regular term
TOWN OF COULEE DAM, Council Pos. 1, 2-year Unexpired term
TOWN OF COULEE DAM, Council Pos. 3, 2-year Unexpired term
TOWN OF COULEE DAM, Council Pos. 4, 4-year Regular term
TOWN OF COULEE DAM, Council Pos. 5, 4-year Regular term
TOWN OF ELMER CITY, Council Pos. 4, 4-year Short & Full term
TOWN OF ELMER CITY, Council Pos. 5, 4-year Regular term
TOWN OF NESPELEM, Council Pos. 2, 4-year Regular term
TOWN OF NESPELEM, Council Pos. 4, 4-year Short & Full term
TOWN OF NESPELEM, Council Pos. 5, 4-year Regular term
CITY OF OKANOGAN, Mayor, 2-year Unexpired term
CITY OF OKANOGAN, Council Pos. 1, 4-year Regular term
CITY OF OKANOGAN, Council Pos. 4, 4-year Short & Full term
CITY OF OKANOGAN, Council Pos. 6, 4-year Regular term
CITY OF OKANOGAN, Council Pos. 7, 4-year Short & Full term
CITY OF OMAK, Council Pos. 4, 4-year Regular term
CITY OF OMAK, Council Pos. 5, 4-year Regular term
CITY OF OMAK, Council Pos. 6, 4-year Regular term
CITY OF OMAK, Council Pos. 7, 4-year Short & Full term
CITY OF OROVILLE, Mayor, 2-year Unexpired term
CITY OF OROVILLE, Council Pos. 1, 2-year Unexpired term
CITY OF OROVILLE, Council Pos. 3, 4-year Short & Full term
CITY OF OROVILLE, Council Pos. 4, 4-year Regular term
CITY OF OROVILLE, Council Pos. 5, 4-year Regular term
CITY OF PATEROS, Council Pos. 3, 4-year Regular term
CITY OF PATEROS, Council Pos. 4, 4-year Regular term
CITY OF PATEROS, Council Pos. 5, 4-year Short & Full term
TOWN OF RIVERSIDE, Mayor, 4-year Short & Full term
TOWN OF RIVERSIDE, Council Pos. 3, 2-year Unexpired term
TOWN OF RIVERSIDE, Council Pos. 4, 4-year Short & Full term
TOWN OF RIVERSIDE, Council Pos. 5, 4-year Short & Full term
CITY OF TONASKET, Council Pos. 2, 4-year Regular term
CITY OF TONASKET, Council Pos. 4, 4-year Regular term
CITY OF TONASKET, Council Pos. 5, 4-year Regular term
TOWN OF TWISP, Mayor, 4-year Regular term
TOWN OF TWISP, Council Pos. 3, 4-year Regular term
TOWN OF TWISP, Council Pos. 4, 4-year Regular term
TOWN OF TWISP, Council Pos. 5, 4-year Regular term
TOWN OF WINTHROP, Council Pos. 3, 4-year Regular term
TOWN OF WINTHROP, Council Pos. 4, 4-year Short & Full term
TOWN OF WINTHROP, Council Pos. 5, 4-year Regular term
NESPELEM SCHOOL 14, Director District 1, 4-year Regular term
NESPELEM SCHOOL 14, Director District 2, 4-year Regular term
OMAK SCHOOL 19, Director District 2, 4-year Regular term
OMAK SCHOOL 19, Director District 3, 4-year Regular term
OMAK SCHOOL 19, Director District 5 At Large, 4-year Regular term
SCHOOL DISTRICT 050, SCHOOL DIRECTOR #2, 4-year Regular term
SCHOOL DISTRICT 050, SCHOOL DIRECTOR #4, 4-year Regular term
SCHOOL DISTRICT 050, SCHOOL DIRECTOR #5, 4-year Regular term
BRIDGEPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 75, Director District No. 1, 4-year Regular term
BRIDGEPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 75, Director District No. 3 At Large, 4-year Regular term
BRIDGEPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 75, Director District No. 4, 4-year Regular term
OKANOGAN SCHOOL 105, Director District 1, 4-year Regular term
OKANOGAN SCHOOL 105, Director District 4, 4-year Regular term
OKANOGAN SCHOOL 105, Director District 5, 4-year Regular term
BREWSTER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 111-203J, Director District 1, 4-year Regular term
BREWSTER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 111-203J, Director District 2, 4-year Regular term
BREWSTER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 111-203J, Director District 4 At Large, 4-year Regular term
PATEROS SCHOOL 122-70J, Director District 1, 4-year Regular term
PATEROS SCHOOL 122-70J, Director District 2, 4-year Regular term
PATEROS SCHOOL 122-70J, Director District 3, 2-year Unexpired term
PATEROS SCHOOL 122-70J, Director District 5 At Large, 4-year Regular term
LAKE CHELAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 129, School Board Member Director District #2, 4-year Regular term
LAKE CHELAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 129, School Board Member Director District #4 At Large, 4-year Regular term
LAKE CHELAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 129, School Board Member Director District #5 At Large, 4-year Regular term
GRAND COULEE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 301, SCHOOL DIRECTOR #03, 4-year Regular term
GRAND COULEE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 301, SCHOOL DIRECTOR #04, 4-year Regular term
SCHOOL DISTRICT 309, SCHOOL DIRECTOR #2, 4-year Regular term
SCHOOL DISTRICT 309, SCHOOL DIRECTOR #3, 4-year Regular term
SCHOOL DISTRICT 309, SCHOOL DIRECTOR – AT LARGE #4, 4-year Regular term
METHOW VALLEY SCHOOL 350, Director District 1, 4-year Regular term
METHOW VALLEY SCHOOL 350, Director District 3, 4-year Regular term
METHOW VALLEY SCHOOL 350, Director District 5 At Large, 4-year Regular term
TONASKET SCHOOL 404, Director District 2, 4-year Regular term
TONASKET SCHOOL 404, Director District 3, 4-year Regular term
TONASKET SCHOOL 404, Director District 5, 4-year Regular term
OROVILLE SCHOOL 410, Director District 1, 4-year Regular term
OROVILLE SCHOOL 410, Director District 5 At Large, 4-year Regular term
COULEE AREA PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT, Commissioner Position #01, 4-year Regular term
COULEE AREA PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT, Commissioner Position #02, 2-year Unexpired term
COULEE AREA PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT, Commissioner Position #03, 4-year Short & Full term
COULEE AREA PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT, Commissioner Position #04, 2-year Unexpired term
COULEE AREA PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT, Commissioner Position #05, 4-year Short & Full term
TONASKET PARKS AND REC DISTRICT, Commissioner Pos. 1, 4-year Regular term
TONASKET PARKS AND REC DISTRICT, Commissioner Pos. 2, 4-year Regular term
TONASKET PARKS AND REC DISTRICT, Commissioner Pos. 3, 4-year Regular term
CEMETERY DISTRICT 01, Commissioner Pos. 1, 6-year Regular term
CEMETERY DISTRICT 02, Commissioner Pos. 2, 6-year Regular term
CEMETERY DISTRICT 03, Commissioner Pos. 1, 6-year Short & Full term
CEMETERY DISTRICT 03, Commissioner Pos. 2, 2-year Unexpired term
CEMETERY DISTRICT 03, Commissioner Pos. 3, 4-year Unexpired term
CEMETERY DISTRICT 04, Commissioner Pos. 1, 6-year Short & Full term
CEMETERY DISTRICT 04, Commissioner Pos. 2, 4-year Unexpired term
FIRE DISTRICT 01, Commissioner Pos. 1, 6-year Regular term
FIRE DISTRICT 02, Commissioner Pos. 1, 6-year Short & Full term
FIRE DISTRICT 02, Commissioner Pos. 3, 2-year Unexpired term
FIRE DISTRICT 03, Commissioner Pos. 1, 6-year Regular term
FIRE DISTRICT 04, Commissioner Pos. 1, 6-year Regular term
FIRE DISTRICT 06, Commissioner Pos. 3, 6-year Regular term
FIRE DISTRICT 07, Commissioner Pos. 1, 6-year Short & Full term
FIRE DISTRICT 07, Commissioner Pos. 3, 6-year Regular term
FIRE DISTRICT 08, Commissioner Pos. 3, 6-year Regular term
FIRE DISTRICT 09, Commissioner Pos. 1, 6-year Short & Full term
FIRE DISTRICT 09, Commissioner Pos. 2, 4-year Unexpired term
FIRE DISTRICT 09, Commissioner Pos. 3, 2-year Unexpired term
FIRE DISTRICT 10, Commissioner Pos. 1, 6-year Short & Full term
FIRE DISTRICT 10, Commissioner Pos. 2, 4-year Unexpired term
FIRE DISTRICT 10, Commissioner Pos. 3, 2-year Unexpired term
FIRE DISTRICT 11, Commissioner Pos. 1, 4-year Unexpired term
FIRE DISTRICT 11, Commissioner Pos. 2, 6-year Regular term
FIRE DISTRICT 12, Commissioner Pos. 1, 6-year Short & Full term
FIRE DISTRICT 13, FIRE COMMISSIONER #1, 4-year Unexpired term
FIRE DISTRICT 13, FIRE COMMISSIONER #2, 6-year Regular term
FIRE DISTRICT 14, FIRE COMMISSIONER #1, 4-year Unexpired term
FIRE DISTRICT 14, FIRE COMMISSIONER #3, 6-year Short & Full term
DOUGLAS-OKANOGAN FIRE DISTRICT NO. 15, Commissioner Pos. 1, 6-year Regular term
DOUGLAS-OKANOGAN FIRE DISTRICT NO. 15, Commissioner Pos. 3, 2-year Unexpired term
DOUGLAS-OKANOGAN FIRE DISTRICT NO. 15, Commissioner Pos. 5, 6-year Regular term
FIRE DISTRICT 16, Commissioner Pos. 3, 6-year Regular term
The registration deadline for online registrations, mail-in registrations and transfers is October 30th, 2023.Any qualified elector who is not registered to vote in the State of Washington may register to vote in person at the Auditor’s Office up to and including November 7, 2023.
You can register or obtain registration forms at the Auditor’s Office, on line at www.votewa.gov, and Department of Licensing.
The Okanogan County Auditor’s Office, 149 3rd Ave N, Room 104, at the County Courthouse, will be open so voters may obtain replacement ballots, drop off voted ballots, obtain provisional ballots, and use the Accessible Voting Units, at the following times.
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM October 20th – November 6th, 2023
On Election Day only, November 7th, 2023, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Drop box locations around the county for this election.
Oroville- Oroville Police Station/ 1105 Main St.
Twisp – City Hall/118 S Glover St, Twisp
Pateros -180 Pateros Mall in parking lot, Pateros
Okanogan- Auditor’s office/139 4th Ave N Room 104
Drop boxes will close at 8:00PM on Election Day
Voters needing additional information or assistance with voter registration forms or voting may call (509) 422-7240. Voters unable to use the mail-in ballot may use the Accessible Voting Unit available at the County Auditor’s Office.
Ballots require no postage and must be postmarked by the day of the election. Check with your local Post Office for deadlines to have your ballot postmarked properly.
For additional information on the election or regarding voter registration.
votewa.gov/okanogan
Local newspaper, radio, and TV
www.pdc.wa.gov
Meetings of the Okanogan County Canvassing Board are open, public meetings and shall be continued until the activities for which the following meetings are held have been completed. Canvass Board meetings are held in the Okanogan County Auditor’s Office, 149 3rd Ave N, Room 104, at the County Courthouse, in Okanogan.
Friday November 17th and Tuesday November 21st at 11:00 AM to determine the status of any provisional or challenged ballots
Tuesday, November 28th, 2023 at 2:00 PM to canvass the votes cast and certify the election
This notice is in accordance with RCW 29A.52.
Dated at Okanogan, Washington this 5th day of September, 2023.
Cari Hall,
Okanogan County Auditor and Ex-Officio Supervisor of Elections
Jamie Groomes,
Chief Deputy/Elections Administrator
Published in the Methow Valley News October 18, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune October 19, 2023. OVG984527
Public Hearing Notice
Budget Supplemental Appropriation
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set 10:40 a.m. on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 and will be held in person and via ZOOM, in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room. Those wishing to attend may do so in person or via the following Join Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85632551430 Meeting ID: 856 3255 1430 Or Join Zoom Audio Only +1 253 205 0468 Meeting ID: 856 3255 1430
The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment for or against the consideration of a budget supplemental appropriation within the Current Expense Contingency Reserve, Public Defender, Commissioners, and Liability & Property Insurance Fund 146 in the amount of $423,987. The funds are from Contingency Reserve and Transfer In-CE and will be used for Public Defender, Liability & Property Insurance and the Public Records Coordinator salary & wage expense lines.
The hearing will be held remotely in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, Washington. Persons wishing to comment may attend the hearing in person or via Zoom to be called on for comment or submit comments in writing to the Commissioners’ Office at 123 5th Avenue North, Rm 150, Okanogan, Washington 98840, or by email to ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Published in the Methow Valley News October 18, 25, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune October 19, 26, 2023. OVG985871
Public Hearing Notice
Budget Supplemental Appropriation
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 and will be held in person and via ZOOM, in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room. Those wishing to attend may do so in person or via the following Join Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85632551430 Meeting ID: 856 3255 1430 Or Join Zoom Audio Only +1 253 205 0468 Meeting ID: 856 3255 1430
The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment for or against the consideration of a budget supplemental appropriation within the Current Expense Contingency Reserve and Equipment Reserve Fund 196 in the amount of $59,100. Funds will be used for Central Services Computer Hardware.
The hearing will be held remotely in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, Washington. Persons wishing to comment may attend the hearing in person or via Zoom to be called on for comment or submit comments in writing to the Commissioners’ Office at 123 5th Avenue North, Rm 150, Okanogan, Washington 98840, or by email to ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Published in the Methow Valley News October 18, 25, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune October 19, 26, 2023. OVG985872
Public Hearing Notice
Budget Supplemental Appropriation
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set 10:50 a.m. on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 and will be held in person and via ZOOM, in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room. Those wishing to attend may do so in person or via the following Join Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85632551430 Meeting ID: 856 3255 1430 Or Join Zoom Audio Only +1 253 205 0468 Meeting ID: 856 3255 1430
The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment for or against the consideration of a budget supplemental appropriation within the Fair Fund 112 in the amount of $37,550. Funds will be used for Royalty, Miscellaneous, Entertainment Headliner, and Entertainment.
The hearing will be held remotely in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, Washington. Persons wishing to comment may attend the hearing in person or via Zoom to be called on for comment or submit comments in writing to the Commissioners’ Office at 123 5th Avenue North, Rm 150, Okanogan, Washington 98840, or by email to ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Published in the Methow Valley News October 18, 25, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune October 19, 26, 2023. OVG985873
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Boundary Line Adjustment to consolidate: (parcels 3730114007 & 3730114008)
Proponent: Steve & Jessica Fifield
Decision: Approved
Exempt Segregation/Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcels 3828102002 & 3828113003)
Proponent: Daniel & Shelli Fox
Decision: Approved
Reconsideration of Administrative Variance 2023-7 Marcella Branniff: (parcel 9100090100)
Proponent: Marcella Branniff
Decision: Approved
The Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development made a final decision on the above-noted projects. Within 20 days of publication, parties with standing may appeal these decisions to the Okanogan County Hearing Examiner at 123 5th Ave. N. Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, pursuant to OCC 2.67.010. An appeal must include the $1,250.00 appeal fee.
Published in the Methow Valley News October 18, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune October 19, 2023. OVG985874
VB Edge Satellite Internet Station, SEPA 2023-11
Threshold SEPA Determination
Project Summary
VB Edge LLC is proposing to construct an Earth Station for high-speed broadband services within a fenced area on parcel 3728350018. The 53,484 square feet compound will consist of 21,066 sq ft facility premises, 22,560 sq ft access roadway and 9,858 sq ft utility easement. The 21,066 sq ft facility premises will consist of 4,424 fenced communication area, 3,025 sq ft parking area, and 625 sq ft fenced utility compound. The fenced communication area will have five 12-foot-tall satellites on a 9’ x 9’ slab, a 7’ x7’ concrete slab for GWSE equipment cabinet and mast with security camera, and a 5tf tall by 4ft wide H-frame. The fenced utility area will have a 6ft tall by 8 ft wide H-frame and adjoining fiber pad with meter for power and fiber and a 10’ x 6’ concrete pad for a generator for temporary power.
Project Location:
The project is located at 946 Highway 20 near Tonasket WA on tax parcel number 3728350018.
Comments must be submitted in writing to the Okanogan County Office of Planning & Development, 123 5th Ave N Ste. 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, no later than November 3, 2023. If no comments are received or the comments received do not provide probable, significant, and adverse impacts from the proposal, the DNS will stand. Information is available at the Office of Planning and Development. Direct questions and comments to: Pam Wyllson, Planner II, Okanogan County Office of Planning & Development, 123 5th Ave. N, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, (509) 422-7122. The date of publication in Okanogan County’s legal periodical of record is October 19, 2023.
Published in the Methow Valley News October 18, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune October 19, 2023. OVG985875
Public Hearing Notice
Budget Supplemental Appropriation
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set 10:55 a.m. on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 and will be held in person and via ZOOM, in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room. Those wishing to attend may do so in person or via the following Join Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85632551430 Meeting ID: 856 3255 1430 Or Join Zoom Audio Only +1 253 205 0468 Meeting ID: 856 3255 1430
The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment for or against the consideration of a budget supplemental appropriation within the Current Expense in the amount of $450,000. Funds are from Investment Interest and will be used for the Current Expense Contingency Reserve.
The hearing will be held remotely in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, Washington. Persons wishing to comment may attend the hearing in person or via Zoom to be called on for comment or submit comments in writing to the Commissioners’ Office at 123 5th Avenue North, Rm 150, Okanogan, Washington 98840, or by email to ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Published in the Methow Valley News October 18, 25, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune October 19, 26, 2023. OVG985877
Public Hearing Notice
Budget Supplemental Appropriation
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 and will be held in person and via ZOOM, in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room. Those wishing to attend may do so in person or via the following Join Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85632551430 Meeting ID: 856 3255 1430 Or Join Zoom Audio Only +1 253 205 0468 Meeting ID: 856 3255 1430
The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment for or against the consideration of a budget supplemental appropriation within the Title III Fund 137 in the amount of $39,710. Funds are from the Beginning Fund Balance and will be used for Fire Wise Programs.
The hearing will be held remotely in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, Washington. Persons wishing to comment may attend the hearing in person or via Zoom to be called on for comment or submit comments in writing to the Commissioners’ Office at 123 5th Avenue North, Rm 150, Okanogan, Washington 98840, or by email to ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Published in the Methow Valley News October 18, 25, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune October 19, 26, 2023. OVG985878
TOWN OF TWISP
Notice of Public Hearing
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN The Town of Twisp Planning Commission is holding a Public Hearing on the draft amendments to Chapters 18.10 Definitions, Appendix A District Use Chart and 18.50.080 Administrative Permits of the Zoning Code on Wednesday October 25, 2023 at 5:00 pm in the Twisp Civic Building. The proposed amendments have been prepared at the direction of the Town Council in order for the current moratorium on “nightly rentals” to be lifted.
The amendments include the deletion of existing definitions related to nightly rentals and the addition of a new definition for “short-term vacation rentals (STVR)”: amendment of the Use Chart to delete references to nightly rentals and replace with Short-Term Vacation Rentals with such uses listed as requiring an Administrative Permit; and, revisions to the Administrative Permit requirements and conditions for STVRs.
Persons wishing to view project information may contact Twisp Town Hall, 118 S. Glover between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday. Written comments must be submitted to the Town of Twisp, P.O. Box 278, Twisp, WA 98856, no later than 5:00 PM, Wednesday October 25th, 2023, with verbal comments accepted at the Planning Commission Hearing or online. For further information check the Town of Twisp website or contact Thom Vedder at (509) 997-4081 or townplanner@townoftwisp.com.
Published in the Methow Valley News October 11 and 18, 2023.
Okanogan County Fire District #6
Notice for the 2024 Budget Hearing and Special Meeting on the 2024 Budget.
The date is October 23rd at 7:00 PM. The budget hearing will start at 7:00 and the Special Meeting on the 2024 Budget will follow immediately after the closing of the hearing. Location of the meeting is the Winthrop Fire Station 33 Horizon Flats Rd, Winthrop.
Published in the Methow Valley News October 18 and 25, 2023.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Three Rivers Hospital Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to set the 2023 property tax revenues at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. The meeting will take place in the conference room of the McKinley Building at Three Rivers Hospital, 507 Hospital Way, Brewster, Washington and remotely via the Microsoft Teams application. The call-in information is +1 312-625-3555, Conference ID: 100 634 214#.
Published in the Methow Valley News October 18 and 25, 2023.
NOTICE OF QUORUM ATTENDING PUBLIC WORKSHOP
Notice is hereby given that a quorum of the Three Rivers Hospital Board of Commissioners will attend a public workshop regarding the hospital’s new building initiative on October 25, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the McKinley Conference Room, 507 Hospital Way, Brewster WA 98812. No action will be taken, and no other hospital business will be discussed.
Published in the Methow Valley News October 18, 2023.
METHOW VALLEY IRRIGATION DISTRICT
NOTICE TO FILE DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY FOR ELECTION FOR DISTRICT DIRECTOR
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election of the MVID will be held. The district will elect one member to the Board of Directors to serve in Position 2 for a three (3) year term commencing January 2, 2024. Any qualified elector of the district interested in becoming a candidate must be sponsored by ten qualified electors of the district whose signatures appear on a petition that will show his/her intention of becoming a candidate for Directorship. Petition blanks may be obtained by contacting the district secretary at (509) 997-2576 or mvid2019@centurytel.net. The signed petitions must be filed with the District Secretary no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 6, 2023. Should the Secretary receive only one signed petition for the position, under the amended State Irrigation Statute, an election will not be necessary.
/s/ S. Strieby, Secretary
Published in the MV News October 18th and 25th, 2023.
TOWN OF WINTHROP, WASHINGTON
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
MACK LLOYD PARK RIVER ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS
Town of Winthrop, Washington (Owner) is requesting Bids for the work described below. Bids for construction of the Project will be received by the Owner via electronic submission only, until 11:00 AM, October 27, 2023 local time. Bids will be opened and read aloud virtually via the following link:
meet.google.com/osa-vqxr-nbm
(US) +1 530-564-6352
PIN: 561 961 189#
A bid summary will be issued after opening, emailed to all bidders, and posted on the website.
This project provides parking and river access improvements to Mack Lloyd Park, including the following:
• Excavation, surfacing, bank stabilization and restoration for a new river access path
• Gravel resurfacing of approximately 4,500 SY of the gravel parking lot
• Replacement of irrigation main under the gravel parking lot
• Landscaping/native planting area
The BIDDING DOCUMENTS may be viewed at the following locations:
1. Varela Engineering & Management 601 W. Mallon Ave. Suite A, Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 328-6066
2. Visit www.varelaplanroom.com under “Public Jobs”. Prospective bidders may view digital files at no cost.
To Bid the project, Bidder shall register and be on the Plan Holders List. After registering, Bidder shall download and print a full set of the BIDDING DOCUMENTS from www.varelaplanroom.com under “Public Jobs”. Bids shall be submitted in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Additional bid acceptance and contract award provisions are specified in the Contract Documents.
All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier’s check, or surety bond in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to the Town of Winthrop.
For additional information regarding this project, contact Kurt Holland at Varela Engineering & Management, by phone at (509) 328-6066, or email at kholland@varela-engr.com.
The project is partially funded by the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office, PN 18-1854D .
The Town of Winthrop is in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color or national origin in consideration for an award.
The Town of Winthrop is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women and minority-owned businesses to submit bids. The Town of Winthrop has the right to reject any or all bids.
Published in the MV News October 18th, 2023.
TOWN OF WINTHROP
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 2024 preliminary budget for the Town of Winthrop has been filed with the Town Clerk. Preliminary hearing is set for October 25, 2023 at 6:00 pm in the Hen House and via Zoom meeting #868 3141 0478. Draft Budget will be available on November 3, 2023. Final public hearing on said budget will be held on November 15, 2023 at 6:05 pm in the Hen House and via Zoom meeting #899 4980 3434.
All interested persons may appear and be heard at said time and place. Written comments must be received by the time of hearing in order to be considered. All persons requiring assistance in accessing the Winthrop Barn are requested to contact Town Hall at 509-996-2320 at least one day prior to the hearing.
Done this 26th day of September, 2023.
Michelle Gaines, Clerk/Treasurer
Published in the Methow Valley News October 18th, 2023.
